Thunder Mountain High School will turn into a middle school next fall under the Juneau School District’s consolidation plan.
Clarise Larson
City Government Reporter, KTOO
"My mission is to hold Juneau’s elected officials accountable for their actions and how their decisions impact the lives of the people they represent. It’s rooted in the belief that an informed public has the power to make positive change."
When Clarise isn't working, you can find her skijoring with her dog, Bloon, or climbing up walls at the Rock Dump.
Newscast – Friday, May 24, 2024
In this newscast: A group of paddlers from Kasaan prepare for a 10-day, over 250-mile journey to Juneau for Celebration in canoes they carved themselves, making stops in communities like Wrangell and Petersburg along the way; Alaskans looking to invest in solar panels or other renewable energy infrastructure for their homes will likely have some new options in the next few years. The state is setting up a new so-called “green bank” that aims to help Alaskans keep their power costs down and speed the transition to renewable energy; A Kotzebue police sergeant has resigned after making racist comments on social media.
Juneau Assembly agrees to lower property tax rate next year
They plan to dip into the fund created to build a new City Hall to cover some costs.
Eaglecrest Ski Area general manager resigns at board’s request
Dave Scanlan will step down from his role on June 3.
Only incumbents seek Juneau’s legislative seats as deadline approaches
Juneau has three seats in the Alaska legislature open this November. The last day to file is June 1.
Newscast – Friday, May 17, 2024
In this newscast: AKPM’s Eric Stone reports on the dozens of bills passed as lawmakers concluded their work this legislative session; Injured commercial fishermen and boat owners in Alaska will now be able to access higher insurance reimbursements, thanks to a senate bill passed by lawmakers; A bill passed by the legislature addresses the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous People in the state.